Founded in the heart of Germany, Borussia Dortmund, is an established football club that has been part of the football landscape since 1909. They host their rivals at the eminent Signal Iduna Park and have evolved from humble beginnings to a major player in the sport around the globe.
According to details available on Transfermarkt, the footballing talent that graces the Dortmund changing room has a cumulative market value of roughly £362m. A figure not to be scoffed at, and a testament to the quality they attract and nurture.
The Borussia Dortmund squad, currently composed of 23 players, averages an age of 25 years - a healthy balance of youthful energy and matured experience. These lads have proven their worth in several competitions this season.
On the domestic front, their performance in the Bundesliga sees them positioned in 10th place, jostling in mid-table but by no means having thrown in the towel. Their journey in the DFB-Pokal cup was halted in the second round, yet another contest they are undeniably capable of winning.
Internationally, Dortmund may have been found wanting, their campaign in the Club World Cup bringing them to Group F. However, striking fear in the hearts of their opponents, they are a formidable force advancing into the quarterfinals of the elite Champions League, the zenith of Club football.
All in all, Borussia Dortmund remains a footballing powerhouse with a rich legacy and an exciting future. A club of grit, talent and stature.
